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NY A01552
Bill
Status
1/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Requires boards of elections to provide absentee ballots in Braille (grade two) and large-print (18-point font or larger) upon request by any blind or visually impaired registered voter
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Voters must submit requests for accessible ballots at least 30 days before each election day to allow time for preparation and distribution
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State Board of Elections must develop rules for preparation, distribution, casting, and canvassing of Braille and large-print ballots in consultation with at least three New York disability advocacy organizations
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All Braille ballots must be proofread by a qualified Braille reader before distribution, with minimum qualifications for proofreaders established by the State Board of Elections
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Applies to both general elections (Election Law) and school district elections (Education Law), with the act taking effect December 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that absentee ballots for all elections shall be made available in Braille and large print, upon request of a blind or visually impaired voter no less than 30 days prior to each election day.
Last Action
referred to election law
1/7/2026